Electric furnace parts imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.0 million of electric furnace parts in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 336 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 899 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $659K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 537 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 128 t |
| 2017 | $135K | 21 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports electric furnace parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 89% |
| South Africa | $236K | 8% |
| India | $58K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 88% below the world average of $18.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe electric furnace parts imports (HS 8514.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8514.90: Furnaces, ovens and heating equipment: parts of the industrial or laboratory equipment of heading no. 8514.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace parts imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported electric furnace parts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace parts to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $18.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric furnace parts to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $135 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace parts?
The HS code for electric furnace parts is subheading 8514.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8514 page.
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